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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
04/18/2025
04/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to contracting with foreign countries of concern; amending s. 287.138, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "foreign country of concern"; prohibiting governmental entities from entering into contracts for services or to purchase certain products and from extending or renewing contracts with entities with certain connections to foreign countries of concern; requiring certain entities that submit a bid, proposal, or reply to provide goods or services to sign an affidavit; amending s. 316.0078, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 381.0202, F.S.; prohibiting laboratories from using certain operational or research software produced in or by a foreign country of concern, a state-owned enterprise of a foreign country of concern, or a company domiciled within a foreign country of concern; defining the term "foreign country of concern"; amending s. 408.810, F.S.; providing certain protections for licensees who fail to obtain assurances from a person or an entity that indirectly owns a controlling interest in the licensee or indirectly holds an interest in certain entities; revising and providing definitions; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill addresses contracting restrictions with foreign countries of concern, specifically targeting countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Qatar, and Syria. The legislation prohibits governmental entities from entering into contracts with entities that have connections to these countries, particularly those that might provide access to personal identifying information or involve the purchase of specific technologies like computers, printers, and videoconferencing devices. Beginning October 15, 2025, entities seeking to bid on government contracts must provide a signed affidavit under penalty of perjury, confirming they do not meet the specified criteria related to ownership or business relationships with the designated countries. The bill also extends to laboratory services, preventing the use of genetic sequencing software produced in or by these foreign countries. Entities found in violation could face significant penalties, including civil penalties up to twice the contract amount, ineligibility to enter future government contracts for up to five years, and potential placement on a suspended vendor list. The legislation aims to protect state interests by limiting potential security risks and economic dependencies on countries deemed to be of concern.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Health & Human Services Committee (H), Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 768 (on 04/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543 |
| Analysis - Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/Analyses/h1543z.HFS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/Analyses/h1543b.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/Analyses/h1543a.HFS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/Amendment/415743/PDF | |
| Analysis - Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/Analyses/h1543.HFS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1543/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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